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Education and human development alumni recognized as most influential people of West Michigan

College of Education and Human Development

… and a two-time e valuation, measurement and research alumni was honored as a Notable West Michigan Leader in DEI. Trey … '12, physical education, has seen much success. Shortly after graduating, Conner was hired by the Grand Rapids Gold … down barriers, creating awareness and providing inclusive services. Learn more about Jazz McKinney , one of  Crain's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73266

Student group focuses on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health

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… be stuck in the house every single day for (several) months was driving me insane," says Precious Onyegbule , a senior … friends. You can text your friends, Facetime them all you want, but not being able to see them and have fun with them, … Reid says. He hopes to continue the mission of X-Hale even after he graduates, pursuing his passion to help others …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61714

Spark for sustainability earns Western professor national electric vehicle award

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… earns Western professor national electric vehicle award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Paul Pancella shows off … professor of nuclear physics received a City Captain Award in Plug In America's 2022 Drive Electric Awards Oct. 27 … short-lived as the company discontinued the model shortly after debuting it in the late 1990s. "As the first decade of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69761

Welcome activities planned for start of fall semester

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… . One stop center A temporary, one-stop service center will be open in WMU's Bernhard Center from … students to the campus and to Kalamazoo. It features games, music and more than 450 booths, where students can peruse the wares of area merchants and get information about WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41607

Anna Litvinova is off to a flying start

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Anna Litvinova is off to a flying start Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Anna Litvinova, B.S.‘20 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets and services business jet aircraft.  “I chose to study aerospace … take off and dreaming of a career in aviation.”  “Shortly after graduating in spring 2020, I was fortunate to begin my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71875

From Broadway to Bronco: Incoming music theatre student hits stage in New York City

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… From Broadway to Bronco: Incoming music theatre student hits stage in New York City Submitted … got a jump on his musical theatre education over the summer after a surprise message on social media the morning of his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68788

Some WMU offices reduce hours, close over spring recess

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… resume Monday, March 13. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Some campus services at Western Michigan University will be on reduced … Clinics  will maintain normal hours throughout the recess. Waldo Library  is open reduced hours, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. … midnight Sunday, March 12. The Swain Education and Maybee Music and Dance libraries will be closed Saturday and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38433

Technical skills and personal growth propel student's experience

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… growth propel student's experience Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Since his very first tour of Western Michigan University,  Jacob Roberts knew this was the University for him. During that tour, he recognized … one the largest student organizations on campus. Soon after becoming a member in 2021, Roberts became the special …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75386

WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide

W Magazine

… WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide Submitted by … earned him an Outstanding Traffic Safety Achievement award from the Governor's Traffic Safety Advisory Commission … The research also seems to have lasting results. Four years after a study in Florida, yielding continued to increase …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57296

Expert Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world

W Magazine

… begging and crying starts for items paraded before them row after row, it’s tempting to hand them your phone as a … of screen technologies and resources for promoting screen awareness at home and in the classroom.”  The Screen Aware Early Childhood Action Kit for young children from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72483